Cape Fear
7.5/10
Rating
105 min
Runtime
1962
Release Year
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Cast
Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, Martin Balsam, Lori Martin
Quick Synopsis
Sam Bowden, a lawyer, witnesses Max Cady committing a violent crime and later testifies against him, leading to Cady's imprisonment for eight years. After his release, Cady starts to stalk Bowden and his family, using intimidation and psychological tactics while carefully avoiding any illegal actions that would allow the police to intervene.
Detailed Synopsis of Cape Fear
Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and his family but is always clever enough not to violate the law.
